Research Associate (Singapore Literature)

NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Singapore seeks a Research Associate to provide research and administrative support for a project on Singaporean literature and its engagement with science and technology. This role involves collating bibliographies, assisting with archival research, and preparing manuscripts. Ideal candidates will possess a Master's degree in English Literature or a related field and demonstrate strong communication skills. Entry-level applicants are welcome. This position offers valuable experience in a research-intensive environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in English Literature or a related field is required.
• Good written and oral communication skills are necessary.
• Ability to work independently under strict timelines with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Collate annotated bibliography of Singaporean literary works.
• Assist with archival research, both online and on-site.
• Oversee a small team of undergraduate student research assistants.

Skills

Good written and oral communication skills

Ability to work independently under strict timelines

Familiarity with Singaporean literature and science

Education

Master qualification degree in English Literature or related field

Job description

Overview

The English Programme at Nanyang Technological University hosts a dynamic community of students and professors engaged in a wide variety of literary passions and projects. It is a research-intensive department with a particular focus in five key research areas: Singapore Literature, Modern Literature, Contemporary Literature and Culture, Period Studies, and Irish Studies.

For more details, please view https://www.ntu.edu.sg/soh/about-us/english.

Position

We are looking for a Research Associate to provide research and administrative support for an MOE Tier 1-funded project, “Smart Nation: A Literary Atlas”. The project is a scholarly intervention that sets out to provide a fresh perspective on the complex negotiations between state, society, and science and technology in Singapore in order to address the vital and urgent questions pertaining to the necessary re-evaluation of these relationships in the twenty-first century and the role that culture plays in this task. Key outputs include a monograph on cultural representations of science and technology in Singaporean literature and a seminar series featuring prominent researchers working at the intersection of science and technology and literature.

Responsibilities

• Collate annotated bibliography of Singaporean literary works that engage with science and technology as well as related themes

• Close read Singaporean literary works that engage with science and technology as well as related themes

• Assist with archival research, both online and on-site

• Assist with the preparation of manuscripts

• Assist with administrative tasks pertaining to the organization of a seminar series

• Oversee a small team of undergraduate student research assistants

Qualifications

• Master qualification degree in English Literature or related field

• Good written and oral communication skills

• Ability to work independently under strict timelines with an eye for detail

• Familiarity with Singaporean literature and/or literature engaging with science and technology-related issues is an advantage.

• Entry level candidates are welcome to apply.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.